In terms of Canadians partnering through technology with other countries and other regions, we have three types of comparative advantages that for the most part are largely untapped. As technology becomes a key to opening up market opportunities, we need to be aware of it and build on it. This is what we've uncovered in the few years we've been running the programs I've described.
The first is demographic, as we've talked about, particularly in responding to the question from Mr. Adler. The immigrant mix we have in our country becomes a very powerful partnering platform.
The second is the quality of our science base. The report recently released by the Council of Canadian Academies shows that in the area of science quality, we are really in the top ranks, based on all the metrics that measure scientific quality.
The third, often overlooked, is the fact that we adhere to good corporate governance. We're a transparent society. Sometimes it can be a detriment, but in the case of partnerships, everybody wants to work with us. This is because in many ways we adhere to terms of agreement on technological sharing, which may seem like a detriment to some people, but to a large degree, particularly in multilateral initiatives, Canada can become an important hub in developing certain advanced technologies that can help our industries and make us more competitive.